The Fox News Rundown

The Trump administration has secured another major trade deal, this time with the EU. Meanwhile, the President is still grappling with disagreements with the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over rate cuts and with other Western nations over Palestinian statehood. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joins the Rundown to break down the internal debate at the Federal Reserve over keeping rates steady and looks ahead to the upcoming UN General Assembly, where some nations may push forward with recognizing a Palestinian state. The fertility rate in the United States has recently fallen to an all-time low, with approximately 1.6 children born per woman. This rate has been steadily declining since 2007. While many are choosing to have fewer children, others are hindered by fertility issues. Emma Waters, a policy analyst at the Center for Technology and the Human Person at The Heritage Foundation, joins the Rundown to discuss this decline and what can be done to reverse the trend. Plus, commentary from the host of “Tomi Lahren is Fearless" on Outkick, Tomi Lahren. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to data from the Department of Agriculture, China owns around 350,000 acres of farmland across 27 states as of last year. Lawmakers have argued that China’s farmland and housing buys are a national security risk with many of the purchases near military installations. House Republicans are taking action and have introduced the "Protecting Our Farms and Homes from China Act", which aims to codify oversight on foreign countries buying American farmland. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Republican Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois, member of the House Committee on Agriculture and a proud farmer herself, who agrees that China buying up U.S. farmland is an issue of national security. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration continues to advance the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary are leading the initiative. Dr. Makary joins the Rundown to discuss the dangers of energy drinks and gummies containing opioid-like substances, efforts to remove dyes and chemicals from the nation's food, and how the FDA plans to update America's dietary guidelines. He also addresses some of the controversies surrounding HHS Secretary Kennedy and the MAHA movement. Violent crime has made headlines across the country, fueling public concern even as national statistics show a steady decline. Former U.S. Attorney and Executive Director of Right On Crime Brett Tolman joins the Rundown to explain how stronger border enforcement and deporting criminal illegal immigrants have helped reduce crime and argues that empowering law enforcement can further drive down violence across the country. Plus, commentary from Co-Chair of the Republican National Committee Youth Council, CJ Pearson. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FBI Director Kash Patel tells FOX News he has found a trove of sensitive documents related to the origins of the Trump–Russia probe buried in what are called "burn bags" in a secret room inside the bureau. "Burn bags" are used to destroy documents designated as classified or higher. What could these documents tell us about former CIA Director John Brennan briefing former President Barack Obama and other officials on how, then-Democratic nominee former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton was trying to tie candidate Trump to Russia. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Sean Davis, the CEO and co-founder of the Federalist, who breaks down who was allegedly involved in the 'Russiagate' hoax and says this could become this centuries biggest political scandal. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is a lot of focus on the economy this week, particularly this afternoon when the Federal Reserve will conclude a two-day meeting and announce whether it will cut interest rates. President Trump has been urging Chairman Powell to make this move for weeks. Additionally, new tariffs are set to take effect on Friday, and an inflation update is scheduled for Thursday. FOX News Contributor and host of "Kudlow" on the FOX Business Network, Larry Kudlow, joins the Rundown to discuss the state of the economy and weigh in on President Trump's pressure campaign against the Fed. A new Wall Street Journal poll finds the Democratic Party with its lowest favorability rating in the history of the survey. But do their current woes suggest a poor performance in next year's midterm elections? Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball and co-author of the new book "Campaign of Chaos: Trump, Biden, Harris, and the 2024 American Election," joins The Rundown to break down the challenges facing Democrats, explore potential paths forward, and discuss the rise of progressive mayoral candidates like Zohran Mamdani and Omar Fateh—questioning whether this signals a broader shift in the party’s direction.   Plus, commentary from the host of OutKick's "Gaines for Girls", Riley Gaines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A half-dozen Maryland Congress members were denied access to a federal immigration field office used to temporarily hold people facing deportation this week. Maryland has become a focus of politics of immigration due to the suspected MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who is a Salvadoran illegal immigrant currently on trial for human trafficking charges in Tennessee. This latest attempt to randomly visit an ICE facility was blasted by DHS Secretary Noem who said they just wanted a photo-op with a 'violent criminal'. FOX's Ryan Schmelz speaks with Maryland Congressman Rep. Johnny Olszewski who was part of the group trying to visit the facility, and says his concern is making sure all possible deportations are done with due process. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, President Donald Trump announced America's AI action plan, emphasizing that the country must not allow China or any other nation to surpass it. The plan consists of three key components: accelerating innovation, building data centers and other artificial intelligence infrastructure, and leading in international diplomacy and security. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), co-chair of the U.S. Congressional Artificial Intelligence Task Force, joins the discussion to explore the framework and how the U.S. can win the AI race. The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recently reviewed over 350 organ transplant cases managed by Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates, which is now called Network for Hope, and found a disturbing trend. The report shows one hundred cases having what they called "concerning features," including examples of donors still showing neurological signs, and entailing that an organ procurement processes began for patients before they were officially declared deceased. The chief of the Health Resources and Services Administration's organ transplant branch, Dr. Raymond Lynch, joins the podcast to discuss the report and how they are correcting specific organ transplant procedures. Plus, commentary from FOX News contributor and host of The Jason In The House podcast, Jason Chaffetz. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States has withdrawn its ceasefire delegation from Doha after Israel has also made the same move saying Hamas has again rejected the terms of the latest proposal. Israel has also announced they will be suspending military operations in Gaza during the daytime in order to allow more aid to reach those in need. Meanwhile, the United Nations General Assembly is pushing to promote a two-state solution but Israel and the US are both boycotting a meeting focusing on that plan. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director at the Foundation of the Defense of Democracies, who says it is not a surprise Hamas would try to prolong the conflict and Israel is now facing the hardest part of their campaign. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has announced a massive trade deal with the European Union. It will cut the tariffs threatened on European imports in half and could mean the EU buys significantly more U.S. energy. The news comes just days before the president’s August 1 deadline. He says he expects a few more deals before Friday, when tariffs will increase for nations that fail to reach an agreement with the U.S. Carol Roth, former investment banker and author, joins Gerri Willis on the Fox Business Rundown to discuss the president’s latest trade deals, and how inflation and other economic data could impact the upcoming Fed meeting and their decision to cut interest rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On July 4th, President Trump signed into law the comprehensive budget plan, known as the 'One Big, Beautiful Bill.' The President announced that there's hardly a livelihood that this bill would not benefit. Over the weekend, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing at the Reagan Library in California to listen to those who praised the bill. However, since President Trump signed it, Democrats have kept up their opposition to the budget plan. Ways and Means Chairman Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) joins the Rundown to discuss how the 'big bill' will benefit Americans.  An increasing number of Americans are choosing to work for themselves. According to new research from Statista, more than half of the workforce in the United States is expected to be freelancing by 2028. In response, lawmakers are advocating for independent workers to receive voluntary, portable workplace benefits. In the meantime, gig workers in some states are already benefiting from a pilot program launched by DoorDash that offers a savings account. The Vice President and Global Head of Public Policy at DoorDash, Max Rettig, joins the podcast to discuss the details of this program. Plus, commentary from FOX News Digital columnist David Marcus.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices